Zach the Wolf!

Another big May event for the Driskills in Minnesota! (Man, I'm going crazy on the blog entries all of a sudden, aren't I? And we still have Devin's birthday next week, too!) Zach received his Wolf Badge at Cub Scout Pack Meeting last night! He also received a Gold Arrow Point, 2 Silver Arrow Points, and the Chess Belt Loop! We are proud of you Zach!

District Track Meet

Amanda competed in a 4 X 100 Relay in the District Track Meet at Armstrong High School yesterday. She was on a team of 4, and each of them ran a fourth of the track around the football field, passing a batan between them. She was SOOOO nervous before the meet, but found out it wasn't too terrible afterall. She was a great little runner, if I do say so myself! She had fun being a part of the action, and I had fun being there watching her. Her team came in 4th (out of 6) in their race, so that's why the boys on her team don't look too happy in their picture! But hey, she got a green ribbon, and she's happy!

A Visit from Grams!

We had a fun visit from Coleen for Mother's Day! Here are some pictures from the weekend!



Attempts at a family picture!

Spencer and his Mom

The kids dressed up at the Minnesota History Center

Tyler is taller than Grams now!

Devin loves dandelions! He was in heaven in this field of them! He is even holding "Mr. Lion" - an early birthday present from Grams! Devin called Coleen several weeks ago and requested that she give him a stuffed lion for his birthday! He's a funny boy!

We went to Como Zoo (our free zoo here) one day, and especially liked seeing all the flowers and plants at the arboretum.

The kids with their Grams

A Solo Trip to Salt Lake!

As a birthday present, Amanda's Grandma gave her a solo trip to Salt Lake for a weekend. She was very brave and flew as an "unaccompanied minor!" She had so much fun with her Grams and Gramps, and with her cousin Megan and the whole Hendricks family! She was spoiled rotten on several good shopping trips, AND she got to have her first pedicure! They visited the Church History Museum one day, and Amanda learned a lot about the latter-day prophets. Thanks Coleen and Rick for creating wonderful memories for Amanda!

Amanda's Birthday!!

Amanda is 11! She had a fun birthday (except for all her homework). She chose to have Rice Krispy Treats instead of a cake, and they were sure yummy! She got a "hulee hoop" from Devin, candy from Zach, tennis supplies from her dad and Ty (she's taking her first tennis class this summer), and an alarm clock "that doesn't have a scary or annoying alarm" from Mom! Amanda is such a beautiful and fun part of our family. We love you, Amanda!

Blowing the candles on the Rice Krispy Treats

Silly Dad

Devin's New Hair

Tyler's History Day Video

Here is Tyler's History Day documentary on Hubert H. Humphrey. He went from School, to Regionals, and finally to State...and competed today at the U of M. He made it to the second round of judging (which means he was in the top 12 of 60 entries, or the top 20%), and ended up with an Honorable Mention medal around his neck at the end of the night! We are so proud of Tyler for his hard work, and for his outstanding final product!

History Day Pictures!

Amanda and Ty at the Awards Ceremony. Amanda got to go up and help in a little activity before the award portion started (she had to pretend to be a horse pulling the Wells Fargo stagecoach - is that perfect or what?), and she got this little doll as a prize for helping.
The very cool Honorable Mention Medal!
Coming off the stage after receiving his award.

Good job, Tyler!